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Districts 2 Girls Wresting Championship Results

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:16:38 +0000

Hazelton Area\\\'s Evelyn Sheer AKA \\\"The Pink Nightmare\\\", the 1st seed, started off strong with a 27 second pin in the semifinals which advanced her to the finals. Crestwood\\\'s Samara Bailey, the 2nd seed and last year\\\'s runner-up, had also picked up a quick 24 second pin to advance her to the finals. This finals match was crazy with multiple takedowns and reversals.

Wilkes Barre Area Rolls Past Wyoming Valley West In Road Dual

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:16:38 +0000

Wilkes Barre Area put together a strong all around performance Wednesday night, using quick pins and lineup depth to pull away early and cruise to a 48 to 12 road win over Wyoming Valley West. The Wolfpack controlled the pace throughout the dual and capitalized on opportunities across the weight classes to secure the decisive victory.

North Pocono Survives Senior Night Thriller At Valley View, 39 36

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:16:38 +0000

North Pocono and Valley View went back and forth all night on senior night, with the Trojans escaping with a 39 36 victory that was not decided until the final heavyweight bout.

Where Every Sport Has A Story

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:16:38 +0000

High school sports are not defined by one season or one scoreboard. From fields and courts to pools, mats, and tracks, every sport carries moments of growth, resilience, and teamwork that shape athletes far beyond the final result. SportzWire is here to tell those stories, the ones that matter most.

Where Gratitude Lives: West Scranton Youth Center Turns Thanksgiving Into A Movement Of Hope

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:16:38 +0000

On a holiday built on gratitude, the West Scranton Youth Center has shown our region what giving truly looks like. Over the past couple of weeks, youth wrestlers, artists, families, alumni, neighbors, and volunteers came together for two powerful food distribution nights, ensuring cupboards were full and spirits were lifted heading into Thanksgiving. What began as a simple idea to help a few families has grown into a community-wide movement of generosity and compassion, fueled by young athletes and supported by dozens of local partners. Today, as tables fill across NEPA, so does the pride in a neighborhood that refuses to let anyone go without.

Delaware Valley Set For 6PM Showdown In Annual Black Vs White Wrestling Battle

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:16:38 +0000

Tonight at 6:45 Delaware Valley hits the mats for their annual Black vs White showdown as the boys and girls wrestling teams battle for roster spots and early season placement. A fired up crowd is expected for one of the most competitive in house nights of the year. Click below to listen in live.

Hawkeye Classic Brings Early-Season Heat As Young Wrestlers Battle For Bragging Rights

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:16:38 +0000

The 2025 Hanover Hawkeye Classic delivered a full slate of grit, stamina, and statement victories on Sunday as youth wrestlers from across the region hit the mats at Hanover Area High School. Hosted by Pocono Mountain Youth Wrestling and PA Youth Wrestling, the preseason showcase offered a first look at rising talent and more than a few matches that had the gym rocking from whistle to fall.

Matt And His Journey: Breaking Limits Through Grappling And Grit

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:16:38 +0000

â€œLimits exist only in the mind.â€ For Matt Marcinek, these arenâ€™t just wordsâ€”theyâ€™re a way of life. Born with cerebral palsy, Matt couldâ€™ve let the world define him by his condition. Instead, he forged a path no one saw coming. Through sweat, science, and sheer will, he became a respected grappling coach, a mental performance expert, and the founder of No Limits Grappling Academyâ€”Scrantonâ€™s powerhouse of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. His journey isnâ€™t just about martial arts. Itâ€™s about refusing to be boxed in. About transforming pain into purpose. About proving that greatness isnâ€™t reserved for the lucky or the able-bodiedâ€”itâ€™s earned by those who keep showing up, even when itâ€™s hard. In every class he teaches, every student he guides, and every story of struggle he helps rewrite, Mattâ€™s message rings loud and clear: You are not your limitations. You are your mindset.

MECCA Sports Inc.: Empowering Athletes, Educating Families, And Building Community

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:16:38 +0000

The vision for MECCA Sports Inc. is deeply rooted in the Retherford family\\\'s own experience in the world of athletics. Al and Sarah, proud parents of three children who each competed or will complete, at the Division I level in various sports, understand the challenges that families face when guiding their kids toward success. As Sarah shared, â€œOur mission is for each athlete to achieve their greatest potentialâ€”not just as an athlete, but as a person.â€ Al added, â€œWeâ€™ve been through the journey ourselves, and we know the path. Our goal is to help other parents and athletes find their way through it, at the right time.â€

West Scrantonâ€™s Vaira Connor Claims Two State Wrestling Titles Amid Rise Of Girls Wrestling In PA

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:16:38 +0000

West Scrantonâ€™s own Vaira Connor rocked the mat by clinching double state gold in the 10U girlsâ€™ 56 lbs division at both the Keystone State Championships and the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Youth State Championshipsâ€”a true sign of a rising wrestling star.